Magical 40,000 tons is in sight for onion exports

Sorters have had more than enough work for over a month. However, the onion export figures show a somewhat more erratic picture. It goes with peaks and valleys, and the latest export figure clearly shows a peak.

In week 44, 39,292 tons of onions were exported, according to the figures from KCB/GroentenFruit Huis. That is a little over 5,000 tons more than the five-year average for this week and even 13,000 more than last year at this time. The total for this season so far is 466,170 tons. This puts us 41,000 tons ahead of last year, and we have surpassed the export in 2019.

Senegal was by far the most important destination for Dutch onions in week 44, with 10,073 tons. Ivory Coast follows at a distance, taking 5,161 tons of onions. Mali ranks third with 3,273 tons. In total, 87 different countries bought Dutch onions. At the bottom of the list this week are Switzerland and Nigeria, both accounting for an export of 10 kilos of onions.

Jurphaas Lugtenburg

Jurphaas Lugtenburg is a market specialist in onions, carrots, and commodities such as wheat, corn, and soybeans at DCA Market Intelligence. He combines his degree in business administration with a passion for farming.

j.lugtenburg@farmerbusiness.com